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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29
The ceremoniss at Bennington,

Brief mention was made last week
Of the Iaving 81 the cornerstone OF
the Bennington battle monument
The weather could not have been
more propitious. The town was
full of people, the number being es-
timated At from $4,000 TO $4,000.
The principal public buildings and
many private houses were elaborate
II decorated with flags, and these
decorations together with the uni
forms Of members of the Vermont
National Guari. who had their an
nual eneampment at Bennington
last week. and the handsome regaha
of the knights Templar and other
societies gave the place =. brilliant
appearance. Business was prac-
tically suspended. everything being
given up 10 the exercises Of the occa-
sion. \ great procession was form
Ell at half-paSt twelve, under the
direction OF the chief marshal. Colo
mel George W Hooker, and consist
ed Of military, civic and Masonic
divisions. In the military division
were thirty-two companies OF New
York National Guard and the First
Brigade National Guard of Vermont.
Upon the staff Of the chief marshal
were fifty prominent citizens Of Yer
mon. New York. New Hampshire
and Massachusetts. and among those
who participated in the ceremonies
were the governors OF Vermont. New
Hampshire and Massachusetts, Up
on arriving II the monument 4
double line was formed by the pro-
eession. through which passed the
grand officers and members of the
Grand Lodge Of Vermont. 10 a po-
sitIon encircling the site Of the mon
ument. 4 national salute OF thirty
eight guns WAS fired by the Fuller
battery. IS the Grand Lodge took
its place by the cornerstone. Most
WorSbipful Alfred a. Hall, grand
master. then proceeded with the pc
culairly interesting ceremonies Of
laying the cornerstone At the con-
clusi0n OF which salute was fired
by the battery. and the work was
turned over 10 the governor OF the
state, who accepted it in brief adj
dress Governor OTmsbee then turn
ed il over 10 the Monument Associa-
ton. after its inspection and appro-
val bv the governors OF New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts, and il was
accepted in behalf of the association
BIZ Hon Benjamin F. Prescott, pres
ident Of the day. An Grafton was
then delivered by Hon. J. W Stew
art and benetliction followed BY Rev.
Isaac Jennings. \ tin box. con-
tanning various records. etc, was
placed in the cornerstone by the
grand treasurer Of the Grand Lodge
Among the organizations present
were several military companies and
Masonic bodies from New York. New
Hampshire and Massachusetts. All
OF the arrangements were carried
out. and the entire ceremony Of lay
ing the stone was performed with
usual smoothness. and nothing more
impressive was ever witnessed in
Bennington.-W dtchmda.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

COmmander-in-chief Fairchild states
that the opposition TO the Grand Army
Of the Republic which has recently
sprung up has only had 4 tendency 10
solidify L. The organization Is grow
ing rapidly all over the country Re
ports for the last quarter received -
far. indicate an increase OF I2.0Gsi
members. In a general circular issu-
ed BY the commandments
II i said that the attendance OF tie
21st national eneamPment in St
Louis. from the 18th 70 the 3Uth OF
September. viii be 30 large that It
has been determined that O.. A. r.
men and veterans OF the late war.
with sons OF veterans only, shall par
ticipate in the parade
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

The temperance movement l. show
ing It's effect. The [ nited States In
ternal revenue returns show that the
consumption OF spirits in this country
has considerably decreased The de-
crease amounted last year 10 s3,126,-
600 The consumption Of beer had,
however. increased. In 1856 the
beer tax amounted 70 S19, 676, 81 =,
In 1861 Il had increased 70 S21.-
922. IS7, an increase Of 1924, 4j6.
1t would seem that less spirits were
consumed in the United States last
year than In the previous year. but
more beer. The decrease In the use
OF distilled liquors in the United
States. taking INTO consideration the
increase Of population. appears to be
bv no means incOnsiderable. In
1852. five years ago. tax was paid
on 30. 759. 900 gallons. this year II Is
66.I7S. 900. which i 4 ,5SI 900 less.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

With the civil service bars down
80 low that the lowest grade OF dem
ocrat can get through the compel
tive fence. and with the civil seT-
vice commission deciding that IIs.
reason can be demanded for remov-
ais. the time i not far distant when
the last lone republican that can hy
possibility b spared from his bust
ness OF coaching the new fellows.
viii have TO pack up his grip
sack and bid farewell 10 the place
that will know him no more Tie
doctrine that al republicans are
rascals or offensive paTtisans i now
on top. and the Curtis brand OF re
form i fast becoming an obsolete
idea.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

completed in the shops of the Wa>on
company st Springfield Ii Is 40
feet long with space Of II feet IN
one end for the storage Of pouches
and sacks and a similar space in the
other end for the letter ease The
balance Of I6 feet in the centre Is
occupied by the folding paper table,
the distribution boxes. space for
hanging pouches, etc The letter
cases are reversible. labeled on one
,.de for the work going north and
un the other for the work going
south. In the end occupied by the
letter case i 4 Howard heater. with
war,lr,.be and t-aal box in one csarReF
and wash stand and water closet In
the other. all compacted into the
smallest possible space The inside
finish OF the car l. ash with head
lining OF white wood and painted
white. The windows are large and
arranged To give the greatest posi-
ble amount Of light The night lights
furnished by seven large postal car
lamps. The ventilators are Carrolfs
patent such aS are used by the Pull
man ear company. The railroad
companies receive extra cOmpenSa-
ton for drawing these cars which
are devoted exclusively 10 the postal
service.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

The question Of Sunday railway
traffic. Is one which i elicitiug dis
cusSion in the press 10 some extent
II involves the question OF public
accommodation. railroad companies
Interests and the rights OF railway
employees The matter comes mp for
discussion IN the last issue Of Rail
.-ug Life. the only Canadian Journal
published in the railway interest
The gist OF the article i contained
in one sentence near the close OF II :
a bare bald law with no weight OF
public sentiment in II viii not stop
sunday railway traffic. and genu-
Inc love for the Sabbath for il beau
y and advantages viii have great
er effect in its direct action upon the
management OF railways than through
the medium Of law. The advanta-
ges TO railway men OF the Sabbath
rest are recognized. and RdjI,cdy
Life urges the cooperation Of al
good citizens 10 secure II for them
by educating public sentiment up 70
the proper standard.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

The verdict in the ChatswOr1.,
III. railway accident by which =
many persons lost their lives recent
IL. lets the company down very easy
The blame / put upon a section m.li
who burned grass near the trac-
and did not take proper care 70 x.
that the IRE did not spread IL,
people Of Peoria have passed re>J-
Iutions calling for searching invr~-
tigation. which viii probably be CIV,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

Somebody i urging the NoNIT"F
10 strike out on the Governor Ques-
ton for next year. II i TOO early
Let the matter rest TIL spring We
suppose. however. that if the people
down in Windham county settle
down upon some one candidate they
viii get : nominee. Il they have
two OF more candidates. they ar
very liab.e 10 be left out in the cold.
Al present there appears 70 b t.
much gubernatoTial timber dow
that Rav.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29
1t i refreshing 10 hear from sue

IT ! refreshing 70 hear from suc.-
trustworthy democratic sources -
the Atlantis. Ga. Constitution and
the New York ErsHiHg Pos that
the largely decreased majority IN
Kentucky was due IN 5 considerable
degree 10 the growth Of protection
1T ideas IN that state The C0HSti-
tuition. which l. beginning 70 feel
the impetus OF the protectionlSt feel
ing IN Georgia. denounces the Henry
Watterson style Of free trade s.
cray.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

During the exercises n Benningt"ls
last week the Soldiers Home was AZ
propriately dedicated. Gen William
Wells. president Of the board Of
trustees. presiding Col Mansur II
the board made the presentation
speech. which was brief and couchel
il feIicitous words As he closed Ee
spoke Of the need OF enlargement
which was already apparent Gov
Ormsbee responded accepting the
home in behalf OF the state Senate
Edmunds and Ex-Gov. Pingree al~.
spoke.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29
State News items.

The Central Vermont railroad has just
closed contract with the Vermont Con-
struction Company Of st. Adams, through
Manager Aver, to build another iron
bridge across the WinOoski. between VIII
Iiston and Richmond. at a cost Of S37, -
800. The bridge is TO be six hundred
feet long and To be completed in Decem-
Der.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron G. Hickok obsery-
ed their golden wedding anniversary at
their home in North Fairfax a few days
ago. They have seven children, all liy-
ing, five Of whom were present and two
were absent living in the west. Rev. G.
H Hickok, pastor Of Central Baptist
church, Thompson, Conn, made brief
address.
A larger number Of orders than usual
have made new building at the Pair
banks scale-works In st. Johnsbury a ne
cessity- This j. being rapidly erected
and viii increase the floor capacity 10000
square feet, aud large amount Of new
machinery will be added. The company
was about 600 orders ahead the first Of
this month and arc shipping about three
carloads Of goods day.
Asa T. Barron, whose death occurred
recently, spent his life IN the hotel bust
ness, being a member Of the firm Of Bar
ron, Merrill & Barron. proprietors Of the
Crawford, Fabyan, Twin Mountain, Mt.
Pleasant and Summit Hcrraea TTa haVau
business at White River Junction and at
one time the firm paid one-seventh Of the
taxes Of the town Of Hartford afterward
his business spread 70 the White Noun
tains, and he was one Of the best known
men IN the region. He had done a great
many generous deeds, and during the war
the firm gave the poor people Of Hartford
fOrty-eight barrels Of -four, costing siS
each. He leaves 10 large family an es-
tate estimated at $4,000. He was bur
led at his birthplace IN Quechee.
The widow Of the late Daniel ID. Wood
ward Of Waterbury, who wa killed in
airy. has brought suit against the Central
Vermont Railroad Company for s]O.0DOs
and the sheriff recently served the papers
on the company. This T. the third suit
brought against the company for death
claiDis on account Of the Hartford acct
dent, the Others being for szODD and
5000 and are brought ~ Canada parties.
II j. understood that the defense Of the
company viii BE- mainly that they are not
responsible. az the cause Of tie accident
was d. yOnd human control They VII
also d. pend greatly 90 the -elentinc
statement 81 Professor Fletcher Of Dart
mouth College, siio examined The broken
rail and testified at the bearing ana On
the fact that tie site railroad cofnmls-
sionerz exonerated lliein from all blame
IN the matter
Richard Bean. an empioye at Maynard :
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

The governor hiss appointed Hon
William Chapin Of Middlesex as 4
member Of the Board OF Agrieclture
10 i'll the vacancy occasioned by ths
death Of Hon. Henry Lane This i
an excellent appointment Mr.
Chaplin l. an enterprising and pro
cressive farmer. and his services
will be Of great value 70 the bOari
and the interests OF Vermont Agri-
rulruIt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

Some new government postal cars
a. fine as are used IL any part Of
the country. are soon 10 Dc put on
the dav run between Springfield,
Mass. and Newport, VI. One Of
these cars Is being built BY the Con-
nectieut River company and the
other by the Boston * Lowell, which
operates the Passumpsic road run
ming from White River Junction
north. That for the Connecticut
Rixer comuanY /. Il,lE sub-faurialIy
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

The talk Of RObt. Lincoln A. F.
presidential candidate seems u p
mostly based on the fact that he =
: Son of his father. Now there :
Senator Ben. Harrison Of Indiana
who i the grandson OF his grand
father Why not Senator Ben
Harrison and Hawley would make
3 rrand ticket
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

Official returns have been received
from nearly ali the counties OF Ken
tuckv. 20 that the vote may be ap-
proximatelv stated a. follows: Re
publican. I26. 900: democratic. H.
600: prohibition. 800. and labor.
300 The democratic plurality i
about 70 600 and the democratic ma
iorftv about 1000. or about one-tenth
what the leaders Of the party. previ-
Gus 70 the election. claimed II would
Be. Il i the largest vote ever cast
in Kentucky. being 10000 greater
than that thrown in the presidential
election Of 1854. which reached 275.-
800. and over 40. 600 larger than that
cast IN the gubernatOrial election,
held in 1883. The democratic attempt
10 ascribe the result 70 apathy Is thus
pretty efectuaIly disposed Of II
will thus be seen that while there L
an increase in the total vote Of nearly
10. 900 over the vote OF 1854 there Is
q decrease in the democratic vote OF
200 or 5000. On the other hand
the republican vote. which viii Be at
least I2j. 900, shows a gain Of more
than 1000 over that cast for Mr.
Blaine and . clear gain Of 81, 600 over
the paTtys vote IN the gubernatorial
election Of 1873
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

The English tory ministry have
taken : radical step under the coer-
cion set and proclaimed the Irish
National League. or in other words
have declared II 70 be 81 organiza-
ton dangerous 70 the peace and
safety OF the country. The league
having been proclaimed. the lord
lieutenant i given extreme and ar
bitrary power in the suppression OF
associations or meetings IN any Civ
en district. and Irishmen can now
b thrown into prison for simply
expressing an opinion in political
club such an extreme action on
the part Of the government puts 4
tremendous weapon into the hands
OF Mr.. Gladstone and his supporters,
and II Is only question Of : little
time when the liberal party viii re-
turn 70 power In nearly every case
where elections have been held
since the passage Of the crimes bill
become assured. the Gladstonians
have been victorious. In many cases
the seats have been vacated By lib
eral unionists or tories. which more
thoroughly emphasizes the verdict
Of the people against coercion and
oppression
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

WASHINGTON LETTER
LsrgcIAL CoEEEsrosDEScs gY TIE zoxa7oE. j

Huntington. dug. 22d.
Universal regret Is expressed in
this eity at the death Of Professor
Spencer r. Baird, the great scientist
who had but few, if any. peers aud
no superiors, and whose lengthy life
VAS a series Of laboriOus tolls and
triunphs IN his chosen field, where he
had as co-workers those eminent men
IL the scientific world. Agassis and
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

President Cleveland soon maks->
his swing around the circle he
should remember the fate OF ANDY
Johnson
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

Richard Bean. aB employe at hAy"afn ,
stable. Boston. has By the death 81 An
uncle, fallen heir ~ 81 ,ZJO 90.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29
A. *. C0WLES. Gen. Agt.
BARTON, VT.
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29
SQUARE AND UPRIGHT.

Write for Catalogue, anil rcferenees from parties
ia this vleinity WHO have used flf Mafh1shek fDr
year., before buying ANY others. They trf sure ~
please.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

Requires buf one fourth tie tanning ueefssafB ior
others. T. the thoroughly made. aud nmHsf
toned Plano 10 the 10, and -fId rztrstufly 0a
prices, quality cOusidered. Call ~ ing store and
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-08-29

LA u DoAN~ONr
Co. Supt. Press Dept. ]
Darbv Aug 81 ISS4
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-05-20
Proving the SOundness Of an Eye.

In large factory in which were employed
several hundred persons, one of the workmen,
in welding his hammer, carelessy allowed it
to slip from his hand. 1t flew half way across
the room, and struck fellow workman in
the left eye. The man averred that his eve
was blinded by the blow, although careful
examination failed to reveal an injury, there
being nota scratch visible. He brought a
suit in the courts for compensation for the
loss of half his eyesight, and refused all offers
ofcompromise. Under the law, the owner
of the factory was responsible for an injury
resulting from an accident of this kind and
although he believed the man was shamming,
and that the whole case was an attempt
at swindling, he had about made up his mind
that he would be compelled to pay the claim.
The day of the trial arrived, and In open
court an eminent oculist retained by the de-
fence examined the alleged injured member,
and gave his opinion that it was as good as
the right eye. Upon the plaintiffs loud pro-
test of his inability to see with his left eye
the oculist proved him perjurerr, and salts
fled the court and jury OF the falsity of bis
claim. And how do you suppose he did il ?
Why, simply by knowing that the colors
green and red combined make black. He
prepared black card on which few.words
were written with green ink. Then the plain
tiff was ordered to put on pair of spectacles
with two different glasses, the one for the
right eye being red and tie one for the
left eye consisting of ordinary glass. Then
the card was handed him, and he was order
ed to read the writing ON it, This he did
without hesitation, and the cheat was at once
exposed. The sound right eye, fitted with
the red glass, was unable to distinguish the
green writing on the black surface ofthe card,
while the left eye, which he pretended was
sightless, was the one with which the read
ing had TO be done,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-05-20
Papier-Mache and its Uses

Cotton forms the basis of the paper used
The sheets are pasted together with dextrine
until the mass is thick enough to 90
under the hydraulic press. There they are
squeezed into any desirable form, which,
when dry, is as hard and a good deal lighter,
bulk for bulk, than any wood. This pro-
ducts Is poreless, fibreless, saplcss, and knot
less. 1t is subjected for twenty four hours
to high, drying heat Then it can be worked
with any kind of tool The vanishing of it
is mere detail. 1t is from this substance that
are manufactured all those bracelets of large
black beads studded with Scotch imitation
diamonds, all those necklaces. pins, clasps,
and trinklets of all sorts that are taken for
pitch coal or some precious wood. Again,
those handsome bracelets, composed of semi
lucid and opaline globules that seem to have
been cut of stone formed by concentric lay
ers like certain precious stones are merely of
papier-mache cemented with white varnish
and coated with the same. So too, those
beautiful nacreous, painted and gilded trays,
round tables, and caskets that are known as
Japanese work, are merely papier-mache.
The japanese know but one kind of gliding,
while we have two-the dead and the bril-
liant. We have, likewise, a liquid nacre taken
from the scales OF the whitehall that well imi-
tates the white currant and certain transpar-
ent berries. The nacre is soldly inlaid by
means of the hydraulic press, and finally the
surface is finished with pumice stone to
make it perfectly even, and covered with q
colorless Varnish of the first quality.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-05-20
VARIETIES.

circumstances are the rulers of the weak;
they are but the instruments of the wise.
One of the penalties of lying is the dis
trust of the liar when lie speaks the truth.
"a barking dog never bites," says an old
adage. OF course not. How can dog
bark and bite at the same time
"A child who grows up loving good books
is saved from many temptations that beset
the emp'y-minded. He can always find
good companion he need never be lonely.
Lady Shopper-"I am looking for we'd
ding present" Druggist-"You were fortu-
nate in coming here, madam. We have just
laid in a large stock of the latest hair restor-
err"
You will want to enter something for
the county fair, suppose, Mr.. HayseedP"
said the chairman of the agricultural society.
"Waal yes" replied Mr.. Hayseed; "you kin
put me down for the biggest hog in the
country"
"A lady who suffers agony with her teeth,
and yet has horror of dentists, rang
the bell at dentists house the other
day with some hesitation. A liveried
servant answers it. "Monsieur is not in" he
says. "Ah, what cool fortune |" exclaims
tho patient, visibly relieved.
-"Will you trust me, Fannie" he cried
passionately grasping her hand. "With all
my heart Augustus, with all my soul, with
all myself" she whispered, nesting on his
manly bosom. would to heaven you were
my tailor" he murmured soto voce, and
tenderly he took her TO his arms.
-Chappie, l was gwossly insulted to-day,
doncher know, remarked Fitzpercy. "Ah,
how did it occuh, me dear boy?" inquired De
Sappy. Il went to buy hat, you see, and l
ahsked the cweachah at the stoh, 'Ab, what
soht of hat do you think would suit me?"
and the wretch replied, as bwazen as you
please, A soft one, sir" did you wesentt the
insult ?" "Yaas, promptly" "How did
you wesent 1t? ?" II said, 'Watsr veal loud
and slammed the door as went out"
An Irishman, in his first attempt to ride
a horse, thought it best to take a young one
that had never been ridden, and so had
learned no tricks. But no sooner had he
vaulted upon the colts back than it plunged
forward at fearful rate, and Pat could only
throw himself forward and clasp his arms
around the animals neck to hold on. His
friend, seeing the danger, shouted: "Sure,
Pat, and why don't you get of the haste ?''
And Pat answered: Faith, how can man
get off when he can't stay on?n
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1887-05-20
A Fluctuating Market.

A passenger from Springfield was telling
OF his purchase of an overcoat from Hebrew
merchant on South Clark street. The price
was $50.
IF dot goat doan't suit you, pring it pack
right away, an veil gif you your monish
pack, subject to all fluctuations in the market.
If de goat market goes up, you get more
monish as you paid vor him; iflhe goat
market goes down, you loose the difference
only, my dear, pesides havin' de use of de
goat"
The passenger from Springfield paid over
his $50 and took the coat. Next day having
examined the garment more thoroughly, he
concluded that he didn't want it, and so took
it back
"Vot Dot goat not suit you ?" exclaimed
the merchant. "Vell, We take him back
Isaac, put dot goat on the shelluf, an gif dc
shendtlemans six dollars"
"But paid you $50 for the coat, and want
my money back"
80, my friend, but goats hat gone down
last night. guess it vos de war news from
Europe. Goats are gone down, an We have
marked our whole stock at COST Isaac, SO
for the shentlemans. You only lose the diff
ference, my dear, an you had de goat all
night. Chicago Herald